Defenetly don’t use impact. It’s not the impact driver that cause the problem is the fact that there is not enough wall on the bolt sides to engage the socket positively . I had to thin my outside diameter of my socket and faced the end , and built a “soft jaw” to grab the piston while loosening the bolt. You do not want to nick or damage the piston. I also get an upgraded bolt from Dr Vanos so that it would be easier next time. The most difficult part of the process, to me, was to install the Vanos back on the cam. It took me 6-8 tries till I felt like it was correct. Also when I refreshed mine, I walnut blasted the ports on the Vanos housing also, this cleans it right up. Make sure there is not blasting residue left though as you do not want this on your engine. On your TDC, I used cam lock block and the pin to lock the flywheel. This would ensure you are always at TDC. Loving your channel by the way..
Luckily, I had an expert in the area that I had no clue was so close to me. If I had been patient I could have saved some mulah but all and all I have a far better understanding of the vanos. Your videos have been a huge help in my rebuild thus far. Thanks for that.
mount it on a vice with soft jaw liners before cranking and by hand ofc, no impact lol. beisan sells a modified socket that has better contact so you don't risk rounding the bolt, cheap and well worth it imo.
What about the timing of this setup? Is this like the stock one, TDC, cam blocks, etc.? I think if you use another cam (not a set, just one), your timing would be changed, not like stock.
What’s up Quinn buddy awesome how not do a Vanos repair we are still waiting for our foundation plans to come in so we can finish doing the site preparedness for framing for the foundation 😊👍
I have a brand new single vanos purchased from dr vanos. Customer overheated the 525 so badly they cracked the head. So it's not getting done. Anyone need a brand new part, msg me
I saw this coming as soon as he grabbed a regular socket 😂 I borrowed a flat beisen socket from a friend before I attempted this job lol
Defenetly don’t use impact. It’s not the impact driver that cause the problem is the fact that there is not enough wall on the bolt sides to engage the socket positively . I had to thin my outside diameter of my socket and faced the end , and built a “soft jaw” to grab the piston while loosening the bolt. You do not want to nick or damage the piston. I also get an upgraded bolt from Dr Vanos so that it would be easier next time.
The most difficult part of the process, to me, was to install the Vanos back on the cam. It took me 6-8 tries till I felt like it was correct.
Also when I refreshed mine, I walnut blasted the ports on the Vanos housing also, this cleans it right up. Make sure there is not blasting residue left though as you do not want this on your engine.
On your TDC, I used cam lock block and the pin to lock the flywheel. This would ensure you are always at TDC.
Loving your channel by the way..
Lol, he sure sent that. Not letting him near my car with an impact 😮 Off time and 2 different cam profiles, I’m amazed it’s running well at all.
Yeah fr, passed smog after we fixed it lol
Thanks for the upload and keep it coming! I just got an e36 m3 finally
sweet man! welcome to the M3 club!
This is not "How NOT to rebuild E36 Vanos" this is how NOT to use correct tools and how NOT to pay attention to what you're doing.
😪 where was this a week ago 😅
Being filmed lmao
Luckily, I had an expert in the area that I had no clue was so close to me. If I had been patient I could have saved some mulah but all and all I have a far better understanding of the vanos.
Your videos have been a huge help in my rebuild thus far. Thanks for that.
mount it on a vice with soft jaw liners before cranking and by hand ofc, no impact lol. beisan sells a modified socket that has better contact so you don't risk rounding the bolt, cheap and well worth it imo.
What about the timing of this setup? Is this like the stock one, TDC, cam blocks, etc.? I think if you use another cam (not a set, just one), your timing would be changed, not like stock.
Thanks for content just got 99 M3 and it’s helped me out a lot!
Ooooo boy is that a 100th snap on ratchet???
ooooooo yessir it is!
What’s up Quinn buddy awesome how not do a Vanos repair we are still waiting for our foundation plans to come in so we can finish doing the site preparedness for framing for the foundation 😊👍
yesir Mr James! keep me updated!
@@M3NACE will do buddy 👍
GOT EM
nooooo bro!!!! you have to grind down your 18mm socket flash!!!! not use an Impactor..that hurt bro!!
yeah it hurt to watch lol
No to self🤔.........NEVER EVER EVER!!!!! Let Daniel work on your car!!!!🤨🤦🏽♂️
rip lmao
More like never let me work on my own car lol I wouldn't never do something that risky on someone else's car
Hell yeah, just got my beisan single vanos kit and this is going to teach me how to not rebuild my vanos unit! Lmao
Good luck with your rebuild! Lol
"You have another one remember" not for free hahaha
thats what im sayin lol
Free for me lol
@@stigums_magoo 😂👍
I have a brand new single vanos purchased from dr vanos. Customer overheated the 525 so badly they cracked the head. So it's not getting done. Anyone need a brand new part, msg me